The '''Simpsorama''' is an upcoming episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' the story of which features the [[characters]] of ''[[Futurama]]''. It was announced on {{date|20 July}} [[2013]], at {{w|San Diego Comic-Con International|Comic-Con}}, by ''Simpsons'' executive producer {{s|Al Jean}}.

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'''Simpsorama''' is an upcoming episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' the story of which features the [[characters]] of ''[[Futurama]]''. It was announced on {{date|20 July}} [[2013]], at {{w|San Diego Comic-Con International|Comic-Con}}, by ''Simpsons'' executive producer {{s|Al Jean}}.

The episode was written by ''Futurama'' and ''Simpsons'' writer [[J. Stewart Burns]]. It was recorded in {{August}} 2013, and will air on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], as either the {{s|season 25|season-25}} finale, in {{May}} [[2014]], or the season-26 premiere, in fall 2014. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/>

The episode was written by ''Futurama'' and ''Simpsons'' writer [[J. Stewart Burns]]. It was recorded in {{August}} 2013, and will air on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]], as either the {{s|season 25|season-25}} finale, in {{May}} [[2014]], or the season-26 premiere, in fall 2014. <ref name="Entertainment Weekly"/>

Plot

Production

Al Jean said of the episode:

“

Futurama is such an easy fit. (...) It's really funny, and their show lends itself to any variety of plot lines. By having them on, we have a little freedom... The biggest thrill for me is that we don't have to adjust the animation style. [1]

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Additional information

Trivia

A crossover episode for The Simpsons and Family Guy was announced two days before this episode was. [2]